Two years after
the Rascals broke up, leader
Felix Cavaliere launched his solo career with this self-titled debut. The good news was that it was a major effort:
Cavaliere co-wrote all the songs, and the record was co-produced by
Todd Rundgren.
Cavaliere had an eclectic ability to mix rock with Latin and soul elements and to sing his songs in a compellingly soulful voice that could be stirring or smooth. The bad news was that
the Rascals had been in commercial decline since their popular heyday of 1966-1968, which meant that
Cavaliere had the appearance of a has-been. He was unable to overcome this disadvantage, and
Felix Cavaliere failed to establish him as a solo star. ~ William Ruhlmann